A vital sign measurement apparatus includes a flexible member having an interior, wherein the flexible member includes a pocket. The pocket includes a closure mechanism for closing the pocket maintaining the pocket in a closed position. The closure mechanism can be open for accessing an interior of the pocket. A wireless transmitting device is located in the pocket and is removable from the pocket upon opening the closure mechanism. Detectors are included for measuring at least one of respiration, temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. The wireless transmitting device receives signals that include data corresponding to at least one of the measured respiration, the temperature, the heart rate, and the blood pressure. The wireless transmitter then provides a wireless signal to a microprocessor-based computer system that is external to the flexible member based on the measured respiration, temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.
