Mechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturessitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblempenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsTracheaAirwayEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturessitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblempenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsTracheaAirwayEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVF

Safe Swallowing Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A modified diet that eliminates dry/ tough/ crunchy/ chewy textures
    Mechanical-Soft
  2. Safe Swallow Strategy
    sitting up right during/ after meals
  3. Safe Swallow Strategy
    small bites and sips
  4. This means to correct or repair the problem
    rehabilitative technique
  5. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash
    Oral Care
  6. The illness caused by bacteria entering the lungs, usually via food entering the airway
    Aspiration Pneumonia
  7. They vibrate to produce sound and close when we swallow to protect the airway
    true vocal folds
  8. A modified diet in which foods are pureed to eliminate mixed consistencies
    Puree
  9. The space inside your mouth
    oral cavity
  10. Safe Swallow Strategy
    alternate solids and liquids
  11. Safe Swallow Strategy
    slow rate
  12. Safe Swallow Strategy
    throat clear and re-swallow
  13. Safe Swallow Strategy
    lingual (tongue) sweep
  14. Throat, connects mouth to esophagus
    pharynx
  15. Pressing your chin down against a folded towel or plastic ball
    Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)
  16. The part of the body that connects the throat to the stomach
    esophagus
  17. Safe Swallow Strategy
    removing distractions at meal time
  18. This allows you to compensate for the problem
    compensatory strategy
  19. When food/ liquid enters airway but does not pass TVFs
    penetration
  20. Safe Swallow Strategy
    swallow twice
  21. The air/ opening between the TVFs
    glottis
  22. Airway
    Trachea
  23. A regular swallow but with extra squeeze, like swallowing a whole grape
    Effortful Swallow
  24. When food or liquid gets below the TVF
    Aspiration