In digital fluoroscopy, what is used to reduce patient exposure compared to traditional methods?

In digital fluoroscopy, the use of higher sensitivity detectors is significant in reducing patient exposure to radiation compared to traditional fluoroscopy methods. Higher sensitivity detectors are designed to capture images effectively at lower radiation doses, which means that the system can produce high-quality images with reduced exposure levels. This technology allows for better detection of the X-ray signals, enabling the system to require less radiation to achieve the same image quality that would traditionally necessitate higher doses.

In contrast, higher frame rates, while they can improve image quality and temporal resolution, do not inherently reduce radiation exposure. Similarly, the use of lower radiation dose settings might suggest a reduction in exposure, but without the context of efficiency provided by higher sensitivity detectors, this wouldn't necessarily lead to optimal imaging. Signal amplification, on the other hand, pertains to enhancing the signals received but does not directly equate to a reduction in patient radiation dose unless paired with advanced detector technology. Thus, the superior capabilities of higher sensitivity detectors clearly establish them as a key component in minimizing patient exposure in digital fluoroscopy.