The question always comes up as to what is a normal pulse rate. Well there really is no specific answer to this question because the notion of a normal pulse rate really depends on so many factors. Some of the most important factors that play a part in determining a healthy pulse rate is age and weight. If for example you use a pulse oximeter to measure the pulse rate you will actually find that it gives you very different rates for different age groups. For example, there are some pediatric pulse oximeter devices that are made specifically for measuring the heartbeat of children. Well, it is common medical knowledge that children