Intellectual undertakings, such as publishing a medical book—in this case, one concerning the respiratory tract and artificial support techniques—offer an important incentive for experts in a particular field, in that, as authors, they have the opportunity to share research results, whether their own or those of the working group they represent. Such books provide challenging and qualified updates to young researchers, who are thereby able to enhance their knowledge and working methods, for example, with the aim of improving the treatment standards of intensive-care patients.
