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.
Size of a Wave. Waves have crests (the peak of the wave) and troughs (the lowest point on the wave). The wavelength, or horizontal size of the wave, is determined by the horizontal distance between two crests or two troughs. The vertical size of the wave is determined by the vertical distance between the two.aves can also cancel each other out though when a crest meets a trough or vice-versa. Eventually, these waves do reach the beach and the differing size of breakers hitting the beach is caused by interference farther out in the ocean.