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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 03, 2024
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 03, 2024
Entity Registrant Name Baxter International Inc.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-4448
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-0781620
Entity Address Address Line 1 One Baxter Parkway
Entity Address City Or Town Deerfield
Entity Address State Or Province IL
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 60015
City Area Code 224
Local Phone Number 948-2000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000010456
Common Stock [Member] | XNYS  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $1.00 par value
Trading Symbol BAX
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Common Stock [Member] | XCHI  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $1.00 par value
Security Exchange Name CHX
No Trading Symbol Flag true
1.3% Global Notes Due 2025 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 1.3% Global Notes due 2025
Trading Symbol BAX 25
Security Exchange Name NYSE
1.3% Global Notes Due 2029 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 1.3% Global Notes due 2029
Trading Symbol BAX 29
Security Exchange Name NYSE