| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100500 - Disclosure - Other Long-Term Assets (Detail) (http://www.baxter.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermAssetsDetail) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000010456 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Uncategorized [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Uncategorized [Abstract] | ||
Other Assets, Noncurrent | ||
Deferred income taxes | ||
Other long-term receivables | ||
All other | ||
Other long-term assets | 977,000,000 | 744,000,000 |