This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Beta thalasemmia, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Ideally children with thalassemia should be transfused with: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Packed RBC, B. Platelet rich plasma, C. Saline washed packed RBC, D. Whole blood', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: - Saline washed RBCs are specially indicated in conditions requiring repeated transfusion when the chances of uicarial reactions due to plasma is high. - These have negligible plasma proteins and just 10% leucocytes. - It is preferred in the management of babies suffering from thalassemia and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.', 'role': 'assistant'}]