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.
Two kinds of waves travel the ocean. Most common are deep-water waves, whose length is much shorter than the ocean depth. A tsunami, on the other hand, is a shallow-water wave, because the ocean is shallow in comparison with its length.