The electrode has a conductive sensor (5) fixedly connected with a carrier material (1) and provided with a contact surface (5) that is coated with a thin silver and/or silver chloride layer. Ratio of the contact surface of the sensor to a contact surface (7) of a gel carrier (7) ranges up to 1:2.5. The carrier is saturated with conductive hydrogel (8) in such a manner that a gel body with thickness of 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm is formed. A removable cover (10) with a trough-shaped opening (11) accommodates the body. The carrier consists of a structure made of woven or non-woven textile material. The carrier material consists of a flexible material based on a polymer foam, a compact polymer foil, fibrous web or fabric. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a single-use electrode.
