1 Cover the cannula site with sterile transparent semipermeable occlusive dressing (e.g. Tegaderm, IV 3000) placed aseptically over the catheter. 2  If desired, place sterile tape over the hub and wings of the device before placing the transparent dressing.
Quick Answer. The difference between a long and short wavelength is the distance between two identical points on successive waves. Wavelength is also characteristic of the energy level of a particular wave, with shorter wavelengths being more energetic than longer ones. Continue Reading.
Transcript of Difference Between Transverse Waves and Longitudinal Waves. A longitudinal wave moves parallel with the energy. If the energy is moving right to left and the medium is moving right to left you have a longitudinal wave. When a longitudinal wave moves at some points it gets pushed together.