Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 9,964	$ 9,747
Cost of products sold, excluding amortization of intangible assets	4,463	4,331
Amortization of intangible assets	472	491
Research and development	684	654
Selling, general and administrative	2,959	2,762
Total operating cost and expenses	8,578	8,238
Operating earnings	1,386	1,509
Interest expense	141	153
Interest (income)	(80)	(101)
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss	0	6
Other (income) expense, net	(111)	(111)
Earnings before taxes	1,436	1,562
Taxes on earnings	211	244
Net Earnings	$ 1,225	$ 1,318
Basic Earnings Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.75
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.75
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Used for Basic Earnings Per Common Share (in shares)	1,740,203	1,741,738
Dilutive Common Stock Options (in shares)	9,449	9,977
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options (in shares)	1,749,652	1,751,715
Outstanding Common Stock Options Having No Dilutive Effect (in shares)	6,892	7,332