Sepsis Causes Um

A 60 year old man who had a splenectome goes from fairly stable to looking like he is septic and in d i c. He has lesions on his skin diffusely, which sound like their consistenent purpe fulminas as well as new severe diarhea. We have blood cultures that are pending and sthool cultures that were also pending. So at this time, with this super sic, patient, a, we just wante to get your initial thoughts and any a questions that you might have at this point.