Baxter International is a global healthcare company that develops and distributes essential medical products and therapies to hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis facilities, and home healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company's portfolio spans three main areas: sterile intravenous solutions, infusion systems, and parenteral nutrition therapies; connected care solutions including smart bed systems, patient monitoring technologies, and advanced surgical equipment; and specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and inhaled anesthetics. Baxter generates revenue through a combination of direct sales, independent distributors, drug wholesalers, and specialty pharmacy providers, with a significant portion coming from international markets, and pursues growth through innovation in digitally integrated medical devices and core therapeutic offerings.