A patient transfer device (10) comprising at least one inflatable mattress (12) which in turn may comprise one or more inflatable pads. The inflatable mattress includes a plurality of fasteners (14) for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the mattress. The types of accessories that may be attached to the mattress include various types of covers, flexible body litters (30) having carry handles, cushions, other inflatable and non-inflatable mattresses, and garments and wraps for moving the patient together with the device and for making the device capable of being attached to or worn by a patient.