NLRP3 and acute respiratory distress syndrome: Finally, this study identifies endothelial glycocalyx, oxidative stress, pyroptosis, TLRs, NF-κB, and NLRP3 as key terms representing research hotspots and emerging frontiers in this field.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape surrounding ALI/ARDS and ECs.