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Document and Entity Information
Jul. 07, 2025
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000010456
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 07, 2025
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-4448
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-0781620
Entity Address, Address Line One 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
Common Stock 1.00 Per Value [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $1.00 par value
Trading Symbol BAX (NYSE)
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Deferrable Notes [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 1.3% Global Notes due 2029
Trading Symbol BAX 29
Security Exchange Name NYSE