Business Optimization Charges (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract] | |||
| Restructuring charges, net | $ 117 | $ 70 | $ 285 |
| Costs to implement business optimization programs | 94 | 89 | 65 |
| Gambro integration costs | 26 | ||
| Accelerated depreciation | 9 | 10 | 33 |
| Total business optimization charges | $ 220 | $ 169 | $ 409 |
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- Definition Business optimization charges, net. No definition available.
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- Definition Costs to implement business optimization programs. No definition available.
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- Definition Costs incurred to effect a business combination which have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include business integration costs, systems integration and conversion costs, and severance and other employee-related costs. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of accelerated depreciation charged against earnings associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring plan. No definition available.
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