a large body stretcher dimensioned to accommodate large - bodied persons and foldable to conserve space . the stretcher provides a patient support surface comprising a first board and a second board that are secured together and foldable along a longitudinal axis . the stretcher may conveniently be secured , via a securing arrangement , to a host cot . the stretcher further provides rotatable backrest portions that permit the backrest of the host cot to be raised in order to assist patients who can benefit from being transported in an upright or seated position . the stretcher further provides a plurality of retaining channels so that the restraining straps of the host cot are available for use with a patient placed upon the large body stretcher . handholds are provided to allow convenient use of the stretcher as a standalone apparatus .