Baxter makes medical technologies and therapies that connect care from the bedside to the outpatient office, including smart beds, infusion systems, vital-sign monitors and surgical equipment. Its portfolio also includes ready-to-use IV medications and fluids, respiratory devices and care-communication systems, while Baxter Global Service supports equipment with OEM-certified maintenance. The company’s IV business operates six manufacturing plants in North America and a U.S. distribution network of 38 centers, underscoring its role as both a medical-device maker and a large-scale healthcare supplier.