This document discusses fluid and blood resuscitation in abdominal trauma, providing guidelines for surgeons. It outlines factors related to different levels of blood loss and clinical signs of shock. It recommends using lactated Ringer's solution as the crystalloid fluid of choice and hydroxyethyl starch as the preferred colloid. Close clinical monitoring of vital signs, urine output, oxygen saturation, and bicarbonate levels is emphasized to guide fluid resuscitation and determine need for blood transfusion to maintain a hemoglobin of 7gm% or higher.